What Glasdon Group does

Glasdon, Inc. is the US operating subsidiary of Glasdon Group Limited, a privately held UK-headquartered manufacturer of commercial street furniture and waste management products established in 1959. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies commercial trash cans, recycling bins, pet waste stations, life ring cabinets, cigarette receptacles, and PPE disposal equipment to local and state governments, educational institutions (K-12 and higher education), healthcare facilities, transportation operators, retail and grocery chains, and hospitality businesses across the United States. Glasdon, Inc. operates from its headquarters at 13153 B Telcourt Road, Ashland, Virginia, and ships products nationwide from a Richmond, VA fulfillment facility under a toll-free sales line and live-chat-enabled e-commerce platform.

The product portfolio is organized around several sub-brands — the Nexus Transform line of multi-stream indoor and outdoor recycling stations, Eco Nexus cup-recycling stations, Guardian life-ring cabinets, Retriever City pet waste stations, and C-Thru battery-recycling tubes — built largely on Durapol, a proprietary polymer material engineered for weather resistance, vandal resistance, and long service life in outdoor environments. The line emphasizes sustainability (use of recycled materials, end-of-life recyclability) and "future-ready" design through interchangeable aperture panels and color-coded signage that let customers reconfigure bins for new waste streams without replacing the unit. A standalone Personalization Service provides custom graphics, logos, color schemes, and signage on standard SKUs, and the company markets compliance variants such as US & Homeland Security-compliant bins and FOD-control transparent security bins for aviation.

Glasdon operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and enterprise inside-sales model: standard catalog items are sold online at unit pricing (e.g., accessories from $16, large combos from $2,459), customized or bespoke orders are quote-based via a Quick Quote system, and enterprise buyers can use 30-day purchase-order credit terms. An Express Products program offers 48-hour dispatch on best-selling items with delivery bundled into the price, and ancillary revenue is generated through customization services. Named customers include Food Lion, General Electric Company, the Town of Capitol Heights, and York County. Glasdon, Inc. is a Virginia corporation wholly owned by Glasdon Group Limited, has no venture capital or private equity backing, and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

Glasdon Group

Legal name

Glasdon, Inc.

Website

https://glasdon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Glasdon, Inc. is the US subsidiary of UK-based Glasdon Group, manufacturing commercial street furniture and waste management products—including trash cans, recycling bins, and pet waste stations—for government, education, healthcare, retail, and transportation customers in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Street Furniture & Waste Management Equipment

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Public Bldg & Related Furniture (2531)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Plastic Compounds (PCR/PIR) (IMANABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reprocessed Resin & Recycled Polymer Compounding (PCR/PIR Compounds) (IMANAMAG), Recycled & Reprocessed Polymer Resin Manufacturing (rPET, rPP, rPE; PCR/PIR resins) (IMANAAAH)

Keywords

• Street furniture manufacturing
• Waste management equipment
• Recycling container solutions
• Commercial trash receptacles
• Outdoor recycling stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Hardware): Glasdon generates revenue through the sale of commercial street furniture and waste management products including trash cans, recycling bins, pet waste stations, life ring cabinets, cigarette receptacles, and accessories. Products are sold directly through the company website with prices listed for standard items and quote-based pricing for customized solutions. Revenue is primarily one-time transaction based with payment at time of order via credit card or subject to approval purchase order terms.
2. Customization and Personalization Services: Glasdon offers product personalization services including custom graphics, logos, color changes, branding, and bespoke modifications. These services add value to standard products and differentiate the offering for enterprise and government customers requiring tailored waste management solutions.
3. Express Products Program: A premium service tier offering 48-hour dispatch for best-selling products. The Express service includes delivery costs in the product price, providing faster fulfillment for customers willing to pay a premium for expedited processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Glasdon Group designs, manufactures, and supplies commercial-grade street furniture and waste management products including trash cans, multi-stream recycling stations, pet waste stations, life ring cabinets, cigarette receptacles, and PPE disposal equipment. Products are built primarily from proprietary Durapol™ polymer for outdoor durability, offered with in-house personalization, and sold direct to government, education, healthcare, retail, and transportation customers across the U.S.

Product overview

Glasdon Group is a market-leading street furniture and waste management product manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial-grade products. The core offerings include trash cans (outdoor, indoor, transparent, park, restaurant, school, and animal-shaped), recycling containers (indoor, outdoor, stackable, office, school, and steel variants), cigarette receptacles, pet waste stations, water safety equipment (life ring cabinets and life jacket boxes), and PPE disposal equipment. The product lineup is organized around several key sub-brands: the Nexus® Transform line (including Transform Vision, Transform City, and standard Transform variants) for multi-stream indoor and outdoor recycling stations; the Eco Nexus® line for specialized cup and general recycling; the Guardian™ line for water safety equipment; the Retriever City line for pet waste stations; and the C-Thru™ line for battery and recycling tubes. Products are available with a Personalization Service for custom branding, and an Express Products range offers fast 48-hour dispatch on select best-sellers. Many products feature Durapol™ material construction for weather and vandal resistance, and the portfolio emphasizes sustainability with products constructed from recycled materials that are recyclable at end of life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nexus® Transform Indoor Recycling Stations Indoor multi-stream recycling stations (Duo, Trio, Quad) that collect two to four waste streams in a single compact unit, with color-coded apertures and interchangeable panels for future-ready waste management in offices, schools, and public buildings.
• Nexus® Transform City Outdoor Recycling Stations Hooded 40-gallon outdoor multi-stream recycling stations available in Duo, Trio, and Quad stream configurations, constructed from weather-resistant Durapol with color-coded apertures and interchangeable signage for parks, streetscapes, and campus exteriors.
• Eco Nexus® Cup Recycling Station A compact cup recycling and trash unit combining four waste streams, with a removable 2-gallon liquid reservoir, integrated cup stacking tubes holding up to 120 cups, and molded apertures for cafés, offices, and venues.
• Nexus® City Trash & Recycling Combo A commercial-grade outdoor combo pairing large-capacity trash and recycling units (64-gallon bag holder or 36-gallon roll-out cart options) with curved sloping hoods and Durapol construction, used by grocery, municipal, and campus buyers.
• Nexus® 8G Indoor Recycling Bins Compact 8-gallon indoor recycling bins with slim profiles and color-coded, decal-marked apertures to encourage waste segregation and minimize cross-contamination in offices, schools, and healthcare settings.
• Glasdon Jubilee™ 80G Outdoor Trash Can Commercial outdoor trash receptacles in the Jubilee™ family, available in multiple capacities (including 80G), designed for busy public spaces with commercial-grade quality and exceptional Durapol durability.
• Origin™ Transparent Security Bins Transparent security bins for airports and secure facilities that enhance visual security inspections and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control in high-traffic and high-security environments.
• Ashguard SG Free-Standing Cigarette Receptacle A sleek free-standing outdoor ashtray for safe collection and storage of cigarette butts at building entrances, transit stops, and hospitality venues, available in multiple capacities.
• Retriever City Pet Waste Station Wall- and post-mounted dog waste stations with integrated bag dispensers and chute systems, built to withstand harsh weather for parks, HOAs, and municipal pet areas.
• Guardian™ Life Ring Cabinets Durable all-weather life buoy stations that protect water safety equipment, offered with USCG-approved life rings and rope, for waterfronts, marinas, pools, and industrial sites.
• C-Thru™ Q Battery Recycling Tubes Transparent commercial indoor battery recycling tubes available in 5Q, 10Q, and 15Q sizes for collecting and visibly monitoring spent batteries in offices and public buildings.
• Express Products Range A premium service tier of best-selling Glasdon products (recycling bins, pet waste stations, life ring cabinets, ash receptacles) available for 48-hour dispatch with delivery costs included in the product price.
• Product Personalization Service A customization service that adds customer logos, color schemes, waste stream graphics, sign kits, polycarbonate plaques, and full-body graphic wraparounds to Glasdon trash and recycling products for branding and program-specific requirements.
• Woven Polypropylene Sacks Reusable woven polypropylene sacks designed as durable, cost-effective liners for Nexus® 36G and Nexus® 13G recycling bins.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recycling can reduce waste management costs by 10-25% compared to landfill disposal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EcologiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlasdon has partnered with Ecologi, an environmental organization, for their newsletter subscriber program. For every newsletter subscriber, Glasdon plants a tree on behalf of that subscriber through Ecologi. This partnership supports Glasdon's sustainability positioning and environmental responsibility messaging.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Simplehuman: Simplehuman designs and sells premium trash cans, recycling bins, and sensor-operated containers, primarily residential but with commercial-grade offerings. The brand-led, design-forward approach overlaps with Glasdon's positioning on durable, customizable, weather-resistant bins.
• Rubbermaid Commercial Products: Part of Newell Brands, Rubbermaid Commercial Products is one of the largest US suppliers of commercial trash cans, recycling bins, and janitorial products. It directly competes with Glasdon across indoor and outdoor waste/recycling containers, serving overlapping customer segments in government, education, and commercial facilities.
• CleanRiver Recycling Solutions: CleanRiver designs and manufactures multi-stream recycling and waste stations for campuses, facilities, and public spaces. Its customizable, modular stations closely mirror Glasdon's Nexus Transform approach and target overlapping institutional buyers.
• Witt Industries: Witt Industries manufactures commercial-grade waste receptacles, recycling containers, and plant products for indoor and outdoor public spaces. It is closely comparable to Glasdon in product category, customer base (parks, schools, municipalities), and customization capabilities.
• Otto Environmental Systems: Otto Environmental Systems manufactures curbside carts, commercial containers, and recycling bins from recycled plastics. Its use of recycled-content polymers and broad municipal customer base makes it directly comparable to Glasdon's material and product positioning.
• Toter (Wastequip): Toter, a brand of Wastequip, produces heavy-duty waste and recycling carts for residential and commercial collection. Its outdoor cart systems overlap with Glasdon's larger outdoor receptacles such as the Nexus City 64G combo bins, particularly in municipal and retail environments.
• Carlisle Foodservice Products: Carlisle Foodservice Products supplies waste and material handling solutions to foodservice, hospitality, and institutional customers. Its waste receptacles and recycling containers compete with Glasdon's restaurant and QSR-focused product range.
• Busch Systems: Busch Systems is a North American manufacturer of recycling and waste containers, including multi-stream stations with customizable apertures and signage. It competes head-to-head with Glasdon's Nexus Transform line and serves a similar mix of campus, government, and commercial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Rehrig Pacific: Rehrig Pacific is a large US manufacturer of material handling and recycling containers serving waste haulers, municipalities, and retailers. Its recycling bin product lines overlap with Glasdon's outdoor stations, though Rehrig operates across a much broader portfolio beyond street furniture.

Emerging players

• Bigbelly Solar: Bigbelly produces smart, sensor-equipped solar-powered waste and recycling stations with compaction and fill-level monitoring. It intersects Glasdon's outdoor recycling station category but adds an IoT/connected layer, representing a higher-tech competing solution for campuses and municipalities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GlasdonUSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GlasdonInc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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